Listen to the audio version of this article (generated by AI). As we enter the second half of 2026, investors are being pulled in a dozen different directions. First, there were concerns about memory stocks. Next came renewed concerns about inflation heating back up. (I’ll be reviewing this week’s inflation data in another Market 360 … Read more

Ford Locks in Labor Deal With Unifor: Is F Stock a Buy Now?

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Ford F is heading into the back half of 2026 with one less risk on the table. It has announced a tentative three-year agreement with Unifor covering more than 5,000 Canadian workers, with talks centered on better pay, benefits and job protections. The deal still needs member ratification, but landing it well ahead of the … Read more

SpaceX vs. the Last 5 Biggest IPOs in History. How Did Those Stocks Perform a Year Later?

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Key Points Prior to SpaceX, the five largest initial public offerings came from various sectors with wildly different 12-month share-price performances. SpaceX continues to lower launch costs, and its Starlink segment is posting solid profits. With shares trading at 51 times 2026 estimated revenue, the market has extremely high expectations. 10 stocks we like better … Read more